These culprits are so pervasive with the thousands of entrepreneurs I’ve dealt with over the past decade that I put together this free video series for you. It lays out what the 5 things are, along with practical advice for what you can do about each one.

This video lays out the first reason for you. Be sure to check back for the other reasons each week. I welcome your Comments and encourage you to share with any of your friends who might be experiencing a case of sales dread.

I’ve taken a few bumps and bruises along the way so thought I’d share ten of my top lessons with you in this week’s edition in the hopes you’re able to avoid at least one of the hits I’ve taken over the years 🙂

Here’s a dose of biz truth for you. Some of these lessons were painful, others are positive… Just like business ownership!

10. Not every investment will be a good investment.

I’ve wasted more money on overpriced, no-value programs than I care to remember, but it doesn’t stop me from investing in my growth. I’ve just gotten better at knowing how to choose. (Email me if you want to know my criteria.)

9. A high price tag isn’t necessarily an indicator of a high return.

It can often do more to fuel the seller’s growth than yours. Beware of outrageous promises. And don’t confuse their success with your future success. That’s called “smoke & mirrors” in the magic biz.

8. Don’t hand over your power along with your credit card number.

Manipulators want you to depend on them so they can keep swiping your credit card. He’s not “your daddy”… and never will be.

7. Even if you’re a solopreneur, you can’t do it alone.

I owe a mountain of gratitude to all of my past, present and future business friends who lend mountains of support and advice.

6. It’s ultimately up to you to decide.

It’s great to get perspective from others, but ultimately you must follow your gut.

5. Take responsibility.

In my heart of hearts, I usually knew better. I just didn’t trust myself enough to believe it.

4. Do NOT let fear drive your decisions.

Being an entrepreneur feels isolating sometimes so it’s easy to get scared and withdraw because it all feels scary. Resist the temptation of falling into that trap.

3. Dare yourself to actually accomplish what you set out to do. I hated making initial contact calls when I started my first biz… I was unsure of myself and felt vulnerable. Once I sucked it up, it got easier and the doors opened wide.So do it, even if it you don’t want to!

2. Take action, because hope is not a business strategy.

I hope the phone rings. I hope people click “buy” on my website. I hope this program is the silver bullet. I hope I break $1 million… I mean $100,000… ummm $50,000… this year. Get real, Entrepreneur.

1. If you’re in business, you’re in sales.

Even if you’re new to my community, you knew this one was coming!

2 more bonus lessons:

Smile. It’s easy and it lights you and others up…. So why the heck not?!

Rest. I wish I did more of this. I’m getting better… but burnout is imminent if you don’t do it… and it’ll never all get done anyway, so you may as well make time for you!

If you’re an entrepreneur who’s at the end of your rope and you’re exhausted because you’ve invested massive amounts of money in programs – but all you have to show for it are maxed out credit cards and an empty bank account… now’s your chance to get your money back by duping others into working with you!

Get your ringside seat as I reveal the low-down, dirty secrets for “How to Manipulate & Exploit Others in 5 Easy Steps”.

On this free call, you’ll discover the most insidious tricks of the trade when you learn how to:

Activate shame in your prospects so they hand over their power to you

Make your potential clients believe you can lead them to the Promised Land by paying you a boatload of money

Guilt your prospects into believing they’re a waste of skin if they say “no” to buying from you

Master the intricacies of selling one thing, but holding out on the promise and delivering something entirely different (and making your client wrong when they point out this fact)

Instill a sense of disempowerment in your prospects and clients so they keep coming back for more!

Warning! This is NOT for the faint of heart. It is NOT a witch hunt. You MUST have a sense of humor, and not be stuck in “victim mode” and you MUST be ready to take a stand for yourself and your success!

If you find yourself resistant to initiating sales activity. Or feel uncomfortable talking about your fees. Or find yourself trying to convince your prospect why they should hire you. Or back down from closing the business. Or are dealing with high-maintenance clients.

As an entrepreneur, you know that it’s not always a cakewalk to run a successful business. There are a lot of moving parts.

Because I talk to dozens of entrepreneurs every week, I hear my fair share of stories about their growing pains. Heck, I have ‘em myself!

And here’s the deal, since I’ve dealt with thousands of entrepreneurs during my past 10 years in business, I’ve developed an uncanny knack for being able to predict who will still be in business a year or two from now… and who won’t.